Faith Forward: George Carlin on religion

Anyone age 30 or over probably recalls the fervor George Carlin once caused over his foul language and irreverent rants against government, religion and a list of taboo subjects. The stand-up comedian died of heart failure at the age of 71 on Sunday.

To many Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers, Carlin stood as a sort of counterculture philosopher who called a spade a spade. He also represents one of the earlier entertainers -- along with comedian Lenny Bruce-- to make a career out of exploiting the boundaries of American decency.

Were you ever inspired by his comedy or provocations?

Below is a clip from his 1999 routine on religion. Warning: typical Carlin-esque foul language included.

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